Content Warning: Trans Rights, Trans Ally, Harry Potter, JK Rowling It’s safe to say that we’ve all experienced that terrible feeling of realizing someone we thought we knew, trusted, and even looked up to didn’t turn out to be the person we thought they were. In fact, sometimes, they’re pretty awful beneath the surface. That […] More
Everyone has their beliefs about various human and animal rights concerns. But in today’s political climate, there are some places where it isn’t safe to announce your beliefs, especially when they differ from the majority of the population, cautioned the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor SimpleAd9881’s wife held many political beliefs […] More
How much is too much and how far is too far when it comes to public displays of affection, or PDA? What won’t offend one person might scandalize another. But, unfortunately, many people also apply double standards. While hand holding, hugs, and quick kiss are completely acceptable when the couple is heterosexual, homophobic bigots balk […] More
Maintaining a happy living situation among roommates isn’t always as easy as everyone might hope. Particularly, when it comes to sharing. As some people might want to claim or reserve communal spaces of their homes on certain nights, forcing others to move elsewhere. When it comes to sharing things that aren’t communal, things get a […] More
We never want to curtail people’s passions. As if something brings someone endless amounts of joy, one of the worst things we could possibly do is tell them to stop. That being said, sometimes we can’t help but wish some people were ever so slightly less passionate about something. Particularly when it gets in the […] More
Family isn’t always the most accepting group of people. Sometimes, family is the most disappointing group of people. The trick is to try and get past that pain. But it isn’t easy. Redditor Comfortable_Bird3049 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, so naturally, he came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. […] More
There has always been a cultural or societal push to keep family in your life, no matter what. From trite sayings like “blood is thicker than water”—to which I say, “Lots of bodily fluids are thicker than water and equally unpleasant”—to advice like, “But that’s your mother/father/sibling, etc…,” escaping a toxic familial relationship is generally […] More
Content Warning: Anti-LGBTQ rights, Anti-Trans Rights, TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist), JK Rowling There may forever be a disconnect between knowing that a person was capable of creating such an incredible, magical, and inclusive world as Harry Potter but turned out to be as bigoted as JK Rowling. Even years after Rowling made her radically hateful […] More
We tend to think of surrogacy as a modern concept, but biological surrogacy has been recorded back into ancient times. With biological surrogacy, a person carries a baby created with their own egg and the sperm of the parent or a third party. Before conception, the child is intended to be given to and raised […] More
Grief is complicated. Perhaps the most surprising element of grief is that we don’t know how it will manifest. Drastically affecting our behavior in ways we never imagined it would. Especially how we behave around others. Redditor General-Routine8691 recently came home to discover a devastating occurrence at her neighbor’s home. Following this tragic turn of […] More
Divorce is always a hard thing for children to process, no matter their age. Particularly when infidelity is involved. As infidelity might also make it harder for the parents to maintain a respectful relationship post-divorce. Making the possibility of leading by example very difficult indeed. A recent Redditor’s marriage ended in divorce, almost completely owing […] More
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) produces a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ travel safety. It’s an unfortunate reality that some countries aren’t safe for some, or all, members of the LGBTQ+ community. Knowing what laws or attitudes exist in places you want to travel is important. And it’s not just a matter of laws making […] More
